BS Gaming and Animation
What BS Gaming and Animation covers, careers in games, VFX and digital media, and where to study it in Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Degree Level | BS |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Computer Science |
| Offered By | 4 universities in our directory |
| Typical Duration | 4 years |
BS Gaming and Animation is a four-year undergraduate degree covering game development and animation production — 3D modelling, animation, game engines, real-time graphics and interactive design.
What You’ll Study
Coursework covers 3D modelling and texturing, character and motion animation, game engine development in Unity or Unreal, computer graphics programming, game design and level design, visual effects, and production pipelines, with a portfolio-building emphasis throughout.
Career Scope in Pakistan
Pakistan has a real games and animation industry — studios producing mobile games for international markets, animation and VFX houses serving advertising and film, and a growing base of independent developers. Graduates work in game development and design, 3D modelling and animation, VFX for advertising and film, motion graphics, and increasingly architectural visualisation and simulation, which uses the same skills for non-entertainment clients.
This is a portfolio field above all. What you can demonstrably build matters more than the transcript, and graduates who finish with a substantial body of polished work are in a materially different position from those who do not. Outsourced and remote work for international studios is common and often better paid than the domestic market.
Admission Requirements
Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the admission test used by the university concerned. Check each university’s admissions page for the current cycle.
Where You Can Study This
- 4 universities
- 3 cities
- 3 public
- 1 private
| University | City | Sector | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air University | Islamabad | Public | 4 years |
| NED University of Engineering & Technology | Karachi | Public | 4 years |
| University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore | Lahore | Public | 4 years |
| Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology | Karachi | Private | 4 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a games industry in Pakistan?
Yes — studios producing mobile games for international markets, animation and VFX houses serving advertising and film, and a growing independent developer base. Outsourced and remote work for international studios is common and often better paid than domestic work.
What matters most for a career in gaming and animation?
A portfolio. Demonstrable polished work counts for more than the transcript in hiring, so building a substantial body of finished projects during the degree is the single most important thing a student can do.